Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Attends ASEAN Meetings Amid South China Sea Tensions

On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Vientiane, the capital of Laos, to participate in a series of ASEAN meetings. This visit comes at a time of heightened tensions in the South China Sea. However, analysts believe that...
Myanmar Coup

Myanmar Resistance Gains Ground in Fight for Democracy

In Myanmar's war-torn borderlands, a discernible pattern has emerged. From Myitkyina and Bhamo in northern Kachin state to Lashio in northeastern Shan and Sittwe on the Bay of Bengal, the Myanmar Army is retreating into urban bastions fortified by air...
ASEAN.

ASEAN Summit Agenda: China, Myanmar in Spotlight

Southeast Asian leaders are set to convene in Australia for a rare ASEAN-Australia Special Summit, marking 50 years since Australia became the first official partner of the Asian bloc. The summit is expected to address China's assertiveness and the humanitarian...
Southeast Asia countries

Is Southeast Asia’s history trap hindering progress?

Southeast Asia experienced its "end of history" moment in the late 1990s, with the region free of colonialism and the end of revanchism. All Southeast Asian countries, except Timor-Leste, were members of ASEAN, and Communist Vietnam and Laos were stable...
China-ASEAN

How Can South China Sea Tensions be De-Escalated for China-ASEAN Blue Economy?

China and ASEAN members can work together on the blue economy, particularly in the South China Sea. However, escalating tensions between China and the Philippines could hinder progress. It is crucial for the Philippines and China, as well as other...
China-ASEAN -Southeast Asia-US

China’s Growing Influence in Southeast Asia: Implications for U.S. Strategy

The conflict between China and Southeast Asia is a contentious issue in international relations, with some advocating for a balance of power and protecting smaller nations' interests, while others believe in diplomacy and cooperation, with concerns about potential coercion and...
South China Sea

China’s Future in the South China Sea: Will It Continue to Follow the Doctrine?

The South China Sea, a region of significant geopolitical importance, has been a source of international concern and tension for decades due to China's claims to vast portions of the strategic waterway. China's actions in the region, including the construction...
ASEAN-Japan

ASEAN-Japan Relations: Assessing Relevance in Modern Era

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Japan have a long-standing relationship, dating back to the 1970s When Japan sought to strengthen its ties with Southeast Asia. The "Fukuda Doctrine" by Prime Minister Takeo Fukuda in 1977 laid the...
South China Sea

China-US Power Struggle: Safety Concerns in South and East China Seas

The US is focusing on strategic competition with China in the South and East China Seas, despite China's major security concerns in its neighborhood. A report by the US Congressional Research Service (CRS) highlights that the South China Sea has...
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim

Malaysian PM: China’s Reassurance Eases Tensions over Controversial South China Sea Map

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed that China has assured him that it will continue to negotiate with Southeast Asian countries over disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea, avoiding actions that risk escalation. This...
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